Nadaaniyan is a dull and unengaging film that misses the mark in many ways. Despite starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, the movie fails to capture any real excitement. The weak screenplay and lackluster performances make this romantic drama a tedious watch.
The plot follows Pia (Khushi Kapoor), a rich girl dealing with personal issues while maintaining a cheerful front. Arjun (Ibrahim Ali Khan) is focused on his career and wants to avoid any distractions. After an argument with her friends, Pia convinces Arjun to pretend to be her boyfriend in exchange for money. As expected, feelings eventually get in the way, but the story lacks depth and substance.
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This film is directed by Shauna Gautam, who previously assisted on films like Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. While making a film that engages the audience for three hours is no easy feat, Nadaaniyan fails to keep anyone’s attention. It feels more like a boring school play than a polished romantic film.
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The screenplay, written by Ishita Moitra, Riva Razdan Kapoor, and Jehan Handa, is weak and fails to make the story interesting. One example of its flaws is a scene where Ibrahim’s character gives a juvenile speech and then shows off his abs to win a school election. This tone-deaf portrayal of school life doesn’t come off as funny or cool, just awkward.
The film also introduces a subplot involving Pia’s broken family, with her parents played by Suniel Shetty and Mahima Chaudhary. This added storyline doesn’t improve the film; it only makes things more complicated. The entire world of Nadaaniyan feels isolated from real life, where small problems are exaggerated into major crises. It’s a shallow representation of high school life that fails to resonate with audiences.
It’s hard to believe that this is the same production house that produced successful romance films like I Hate Luv Storys and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Compared to these films, Nadaaniyan feels like a major misstep in Bollywood romance.
Visually, the film doesn’t impress either. It looks more like a low-budget school play rather than a high-budget romantic drama. This lack of polish makes it hard to take the film seriously.
As for the acting, Ibrahim Ali Khan delivers a disappointing performance. His character mostly wears a confused or disgusted expression, which doesn’t reflect any real emotion or depth. It’s his debut film, but one would expect better preparation for such a role. On the other hand, Khushi Kapoor does a slightly better job, especially in the emotional scenes, as her character struggles with a broken family. However, her dialogue delivery lacks nuance and needs more work.
Other supporting actors, like Dia Mirza and Jugal Hansraj as Arjun’s parents, are decent but don’t get much screen time. Suniel Shetty, as Pia’s father, is wasted in a role with little to do. Even Archana Puran Singh makes an appearance, playing a character reminiscent of her role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which feels like a desperate attempt to evoke nostalgia.
The music by Sachin-Jigar is mostly forgettable, except for the song Ishq Mein, which stands out a bit. But overall, the film’s music doesn’t add anything significant to the experience.
In conclusion, Nadaaniyan is best avoided. It’s not a big-screen release, and honestly, that’s a good thing. Bollywood romance, once known for its charm and magic, has sadly fallen to this level. Perhaps it’s time to revisit older, better films like Sanam Teri Kasam instead.
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